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Destinations
Is It Safe to Travel to Rhodes Right Now?
he Greek island of Rhodes, a popular holiday hotspot for British and international tourists, was rocked by a 4.8-magnitude tremor on Wednesday night (June 12). The earthquake is the latest in a string of natural disasters and climate-related extreme weather events in Greece and the Mediterranean. This…
— Time Out
I Spent Five Days Teetering on the Edge of the World in Tasiilaq
It was mid- September, though the chill in the air made it feel more like early winter when we arrived in the settlement of Kulusuk, home to a population of fewer than 300 people. We were only a couple of hours away from Iceland—where a wild autumn storm had caused me and my partner a three-day…
— Thrillist
Tours and Activities
9 of the Best Places to Travel for 4th of July
An average of 60 million Americans travel for the 4th of July, according to the AAA, and while some prefer celebrations in the U.S. complete with patriotic parades and fireworks, more people are opting for vacations abroad. “We’re seeing clients capitalize on 4th of July falling on a Thursday this year…
— Vogue
Grief Retreats Are the Year's Most Cathartic Travel Trend
Therapist Josh Dickson has watched many people struggling with grief find healing in an unexpected place: on a surfboard. He runs Resurface, a surf-therapy retreat in Morocco. His clients travel from all over the world to find relief, and Dickson estimates that 30 to 40 percent of them have never seen a…
— Popsugar
US Luxury Travel Agents So Far See Underwhelming Demand for Olympics
Luxury travel agencies in the United States are so far seeing lackluster demand for the Paris Olympics, as wealthier travelers instead opt for nearby destinations in Europe. Olympic hosts often see a boom in visitors, but travel agents say the bookings for the July 26-Aug. 11 Olympics in Paris…
— MSN.com
Cruise
Second Nova-Class Cruise Ship Christened and Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
For one ultra-luxury cruise line, the summer of 2024 is proving to be a season of big milestones. Silversea Cruises is currently celebrating the arrival of its newest ship simultaneously with the brand’s 30th anniversary. On June 12, 2024, Silver Ray – the second of the Nova-class vessels – was officially…
— Cruise Hive
Expedition Cruise Lines Explore Possibilities in the Med
The potential for expedition cruising in the Mediterranean was among the topics discussed at MedCruise's 64th General Assembly in Tarragona, Spain, taking place June 11-14. In a panel yesterday, Hugues Lamy, director port operations at Swan Hellenic commented that the diversity of…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
What Is the Best Day to Book Flights? The Answer Is Surprising.
There’s not a point in choosing a specific day of the week to book your flight as the savings are only marginal, if any. Instead, there are other factors that impact airfare pricing much more. Flying out in the middle of the week instead of the weekend can save travelers an average of 18% on domestic…
— USA Today
Get 25% off Travel in the Northeast With Amtrak’s Summer Sale
Following its general summer sale, Amtrak is now discounting fares for Northeast-based riders for travel through Labor Day. One-way routes start at $15 for coach fares and $49 for business-class travel when you book by June 20. Routes are discounted at least 25% off their normal price…
— The Points Guy
Spain’s Sagrada Família Finally Has a Completion Date
More than 140 years after construction started, the Sagrada Família church in Barcelona, one of the world’s most popular tourist landmarks and complex architectural projects, has a new completion date: 2026. This spring, the organization behind the decades-long effort to finish the masterpiece by…
— AFAR
Lodging
Is That *Really* a Four Seasons? Luxury Hotel Fakes Are Out There
There are few things I love more than a Four Seasons hotel. The legendary hospitality brand is known for luxury accommodations in top destinations, “Did-that-really-just-happen?”-caliber customer service, and beds so plush I literally have to be lured out of them with the promise of freshly brewed…
— Fodor's Travel
Hilton Rolls Out 3-Hotel Test Phase for New Small Luxury Hotels of the World Partnership
The first three hotels of a new partnership between Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World are now available to book and for Hilton Honors members to enjoy elite benefits. Teranka in Formentera, Spain; Nobu Hotel Marbella in Marbella, Spain; and Flemings Mayfair in London are now available to…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Extreme Heat Is Already Ruining Summer Travel — And It’s Only Going to Get Worse
Summer travel is already under attack — and it's technically still only spring. Record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events around the globe in recent days portend another blistering summer as the surge in travel after the height of the pandemic continues to climb. Greek authorities…
— Business Insider
Local Flavor: Where to Eat and Drink in Manhattan
Finally: the big bad list of where the locals actually think you should eat in Manhattan. I couldn’t build this list alone; like every New Yorker, our NYC-based staff have plenty of strong opinions on where to find the best bites and sips in what we believe to be the greatest city in the world. This is a…
— Lonely Planet
Today in History
Congress Adopts the Stars and Stripes
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted a new resolution on the design of their newly forming nation's flag. The resolution stated that the flag would have 13 stripes alternating white and red, representing the original 13…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines Announces 3 More Newbuilds
GUILFORD, CT—June 12, 2024— American Cruise Lines confirmed today that it has seven new ships on order, all scheduled for delivery before the end of 2026. The new ships include six Project Blue series ships and a…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
AmaWaterways and Celiac Cruise Partner To Offer Gluten-Free River Adventures
Living with cel iac disease or gluten sensitivity poses significant challenges. Individuals affected by the autoimmune disorder often find it difficult to enjoy travel due to fear of gluten exposure and other potentially serious health implications. The collaboration between AmaWaterways and Celiac Cruise has already delivered amazing European itineraries and adventures, offering dedicated 100-percent gluten-free ships and experiences for guests sailing the Danube and Seine rivers.
“Celiac Cruise is thrilled to build on its existing successful collaboration with AmaWaterways, becoming their exclusive partner for all gluten-free river cruise groups and ship charters,” said Connie Saunders, owner of Total Travel and Events, and co-founder of Celiac Cruise. “We’re excited to offer the celiac and gluten-free community more amazing itineraries that we have planned for the coming…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
FAM’ing Across Puerto Rico With CCRA
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday June 14, 2024
There's a lot more to Puerto Rico than San Juan—and there’s a lot more to being a successful travel advisor than just sales skills. So when my Facebook friends Nina Sherman and Hema Khan suggested that I spend a week with them and 20 travel advisors on a CCRA fam trip on the Island of Enchantment, I was in.
— Travel Research Online
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